Rocs (en. Rocks)

/rɔk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Rocky mass, often steep or rugged.

The rocks on the road make traffic difficult.

Les rocs sur la route rendent la circulation difficile.

Rocks or large stones, in general.

Hikers must avoid unstable rocks.

Les randonneurs doivent éviter les rocs instables.

Natural obstacles during an expedition.

Climbers must overcome many rocks to reach the summit.

Les alpinistes doivent surmonter de nombreux rocs pour atteindre le sommet.

Of Latin origin 'roccus', which means 'rock'.

between the rocs

In the midst of obstacles or difficulties.

entre les rocs

boulders

Large pieces of stone or geological formations.

rochers

terrain

Earth's surface, particularly geographical features.

terrain

geo

Relating to the earth, its structure, and its phenomena.

géo

climbing

A sport that involves climbing rocky surfaces.

escalade

Rocks used to refer to a difficult path.

This trail is full of rocks, be careful!

Ce sentier est plein de rocs, sois prudent !

Used to describe a person who is solid or resilient.

This guy is a real rock in tough times.

Ce gars est un vrai roc dans les moments difficiles.